Supreme Court rules that ISP is not liable for copyright infringement

The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a unanimous decision siding with Cox Communications, ruling that internet service providers are not legally responsible for copyright violations committed by their users. The case stemmed from a long-running dispute between Cox and a coalition of record labels led by Sony Music Entertainment. The music industry had argued that Cox …

NBA moves closer to expansion with Seattle and Las Vegas in focus

The NBA is moving closer to expanding its league to 32 teams, with the Board of Governors unanimously approving a vote to explore expansion bids exclusively for Seattle and Las Vegas. While this doesn’t guarantee new teams, it officially launches the process for potential franchises in both cities, with expected bids ranging from $7 billion …

Mikaela Shiffrin matches historic mark with sixth overall world cup title

Mikaela Shiffrin capped another dominant season by securing her sixth overall World Cup title, tying a long-standing record after fending off a late push from Emma Aicher in the season’s final race. Heading into the decisive giant slalom, Shiffrin only needed a top-15 finish to lock up the title. Despite sitting 17th after her first …

Netflix reveals that ‘Bridgerton’ Season 5 will focus on Francesca and Michaela

Netflix has officially kicked off production on Bridgerton Season 5, confirming that the story will center on Francesca Bridgerton, played by Hannah Dodd, and her evolving relationship with Michaela Stirling, portrayed by Masali Baduza. According to the streaming service, the new season follows Francesca as she attempts to move forward two years after the loss …

Stephen Colbert to co-write new ‘Lord of the Rings’ film

Stephen Colbert is stepping into an unexpected new role: co-writer of an upcoming Lord of the Rings movie. The project, announced by Warner Bros., brings together Colbert, his son Peter McGee, and longtime franchise writer Philippa Boyens to craft a story drawn from parts of J.R.R. Tolkien’s original novel that never made it to the …

Two men arrested in shooting of U.S. Park Police officer in D.C. ambush

According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), two men have been arrested in the shooting of a U.S. Park Police officer.  The officer was discharged from the hospital and is recovering, after being shot Monday evening in Southeast Washington, D.C., in what officials describe as a targeted ambush. The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. in …

American Dennis Coyle is released by Taliban after being held captive in Afghanistan for over a year

Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have released American academic Dennis Coyle after more than a year in detention, marking the occasion during Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that concludes Ramadan. The decision followed appeals from his family and a ruling by the country’s Supreme Court, which determined his time in custody was sufficient. Coyle, a 64-year-old researcher from …

Scottie Scheffler withdraws from Houston Open ahead of baby’s arrival

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has withdrawn from this week’s Texas Children’s Houston Open, opting to be with his family as he and his wife, Meredith, prepare to welcome their second child. The PGA Tour listed his exit as “family reasons,” but reports from Golf Channel indicate there are no injury concerns, and the decision …

Former player Gerry McNamara returning to Syracuse as men’s basketball head coach

Syracuse has named former standout guard Gerry McNamara as its new men’s basketball head coach. The 42-year-old returns to a program deeply tied to his legacy, stepping in after Adrian Autry’s three-season tenure ended with a 49-48 record and a prolonged NCAA tournament absence—the school’s longest drought since the late 1960s. A key figure in …

Fifth and final season of ‘Hacks’ to premiere April 9 on HBO Max

The acclaimed comedy series Hacks is preparing for its final act. HBO Max has confirmed that the show’s fifth season — its last — will debut April 9, with the series wrapping up on May 28. Led by Emmy winners Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, the story picks up after false reports mistakenly declared Deborah …